The Brazilian defender was consistently linked with a
switch to the Nou Camp last year, but then newly arrived manager Jose Mourinho
elected to keep the curly-haired ace.
However, a series of erratic performances have seen Luiz
slip down the pecking order, with the ‘Special One’ unconvinced by his
abilities.
The Portuguese coach has used his man on numerous
occasions, but has often elected to field him a midfield role due to his
tendency to switch off during games.
Barca have remained keen, and see him as the ideal man to
slot into their squad.
The 26-year-old has long been hailed for his technical
ability and Tata Martino, the Catalan giants’ head coach, believes he has the
skills to be a key man at the Nou Camp.
With Kurt Zouma set to arrive in the summer, Luiz’s role under
Mourinho may be further diluted, which could see a £22m offer accepted.
Despite his critics, the ex-Benfica man is set to
represent his home nation at the World Cup later this year and is rated highly
on the continent.
Culled from Footballfancast
